MINUTES OF MAYOCOUNTY COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN ÁRAS AN CHONTAE, CASTLEBAR, ON MONDAY, 13th JANUARY, 2014, AT 3.00 p.m.
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The Cathaoirleach, Cllr. J. O’Malley, was in the Chair.
The other Councillors present were:-
Cllrs. G. Ginty, J. O’Hara, A.M. Reape, E. Staunton, S. Weir, R. Conway-Walsh, G. Coyle, M. Holmes, M. McNamara, C. Burke, B.K. Gavin, H. Kenny, M. Kilcoyne, E. McCormack, A. McDonnell, M. Burke, T. Connolly, J. Cribbin, R. Finn, P. O’Brien, D. Ryan, E. Lavin, J. Maloney, J. Mellett, G. Murray, P. Flynn, A.F. O’Malley.
Apology received from Cllr. J. Munnelly for inability to attend the Meeting.
The Council Staff in attendance were:-
Mr. P. Hynes, Co. Manager, Mr. J. Loftus, Dir. of Services, Mr. J. Condon, Meetings Administrator, Mr. P. Duggan, Head of Finance, Mr. P. Mahon, Dir. of Services, Mr. M. Keating, A/Dir. of Services, Mr. P. Benson, A/Dir. of Services, Mr. P. Walsh, Senior Engineer, Ms. C. Kenny, Asst. Staff Officer.
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Proposed by Cllr. J. O’Malley
Seconded by Cllr. A. McDonnell
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mrs. Sheila Coll and family on the death of her Husband, John, who was a former Director of Services with Mayo County Council and that the Meeting adjourn at 4.00 p.m. as a mark of respect”.
ITEM NO. 1.
MIONTUAIRISCI DE CRUINNITHE COMHAIRLE CHONTAE MHAIGH EO A BHI AR SIUL AR AN 4ú SAMHAIN, 2013 AGUS 9ú Mĺ NA NOLLAG, 2013, A DEIMHNIU.
TO CONFIRM MINUTES OF MAYOCOUNTY COUNCIL MEETINGS HELD ON 4th NOVEMBER, 2013 AND 9th DECEMBER, 2013.
Mhol Comhairleoir J. Mellett
Chuid Comhairleoir M. McNamara leis
Ghlacu leis an tairiscint:-
“Go n-aontaiomar le Miontuairisci de Cruinnithe Comhairle Chontae Mhaigh Eo a bhi ar siul ar an 4ú Samhain, 2013 agus 9ú Mí na Nollag, 2013”.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Mellett
Seconded by Cllr. M. McNamara
Resolved:-
“That Minutes of MayoCounty Council Meetings held on 4th November, 2013 and 9th December, 2013, be taken as read, approved and signed as a correct record”.
ITEM NO. 2.
LOCAL ELECTIONS (DISCLOSURE OF DONATIONS AND EXPENDITURE) ACT, 1999.
Mr. J. Condon, Meetings Administrator, reminded the Elected Members that the Annual Return in respect of Local Elections (Disclosure of Donations and Expenditure) Act, 1999, had to be completed and returned by 31st January, 2014, and that there were serious consequences for not making this Declaration.
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ITEM NO. 3.
ETHICS FRAMEWORK FOR LOCAL AUTHORITIES.
Mr. J. Condon, Meetings Administrator, informed the Members that the Annual Declaration Forms which had been issued to them as required by the Ethics Framework for Local Authorities contained in the Local Government Act, 2001, had
to be completed and returned by 28th February, 2014.
ITEM NO. 4.
TO CONSIDER REPORT ON DAMAGE RESULTING FROM RECENT EXTREME WEATHER EVENTS.
Mr. M. Keating, A/Dir. of Services, gave a Presentation to the Council on the damage resulting from recent extreme weather events.
A discussion ensued.
Mr. Keating replied to various queries raised by the Members.
ITEM NO. 5.
TO CONSIDER THE MANAGER’S REPORT AND THE DRAFT POLICYON COMMUNITY BENEFIT CONTRIBUTIONS REQUIRED FOR CERTAIN MAJOR DEVELOPMENTS.
It was agreed to defer this Item to the February Meeting of the Council.
ITEM NO. 6.
TO MAKE AN ORDER TO DECLARE THE ROADS ON ATTACHED SCHEDULE TO BE PUBLIC ROADS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 11 OF THE ROADS ACT, 1993.
It was agreed to defer this Item to the February Meeting of the Council.
ITEM NO. 7.
TO NOTE MINUTES OF BALLINA ELECTORAL AREA COMMITTEE MEETINGS HELD ON 10th JULY, 2013 AND 11th SEPTEMBER, 2013.
It was agreed to defer this Item to the February Meeting of the Council.
ITEM NO. 8.
TO NOTE MINUTES OF SWINFORD ELECTORAL AREA COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 19th NOVEMBER, 2013.
It was agreed to defer this Item to the February Meeting of the Council.
ITEM NO. 9.
TO CONSIDER NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND SEMINAR – “LOCAL GOVERNMENT BILL 2013” – TO BE HELD IN THE MANOR WEST HOTEL, TRALEE, CO. KERRY, ON 17th AND 18th JANUARY, 2014.
The Council were informed of the estimated cost of sending a Delegate to this Seminar.
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Proposed by Cllr. J. Mellett
Seconded by Cllr. A. McDonnell
Resolved:-
“That Cllrs. P. O’Brien, H. Kenny, A.M. Reape and S. Weir be nominated to attend Seminar – “Local Government Bill 2013” – to be held in the Manor West Hotel, Tralee, Co. Kerry, on 17th and 18th January, 2014”.
ITEM NO. 10.
TO CONSIDER NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND SEMINAR – “THE COUNCILLOR AND IRISH WATER (WATER SERVICES BILL NO. 2 2013) – TO BE HELD IN THE MOUNT ERRIGAL HOTEL, LETTERKENNY, CO. DONEGAL, FROM 17th TO 19th JANUARY, 2014.
The Council were informed of the estimated cost of sending a Delegate to this Seminar.
Proposed by Cllr. R. Conway-Walsh
Seconded by Cllr. A. McDonnell
Resolved:-
“That Cllrs. M. Holmes, M. McNamara and D. Ryan be nominated to attend Seminar – “The Councillor and Irish Water (Water Services Bill No. 2 2013) – to be held in the Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, from 17th to 19th January, 2014”.
ITEM NO. 11.
TO CONSIDER NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND LOCAL AUTHORITY MEMBERS ASSOCIATION SPRING SEMINAR TO BE HELD IN THE FOUR SEASONS HOTEL, MONAGHAN, FROM 31st JANUARY TO 1st FEBRUARY, 2014.
The Council were informed of the estimated cost of sending a Delegate to this Seminar.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Mellett
Seconded by Cllr. J. Maloney
Resolved:-
“That Cllrs. C. Burke, B.K. Gavin, H. Kenny, E. McCormack, M. McNamara, P. O’Brien, J. O’Hara A.F. O’Malley and E. Staunton be nominated to attend Local Authority Members Association Spring Seminar to be held in the Four Seasons Hotel, Monaghan, from 31st January to 1st February, 2014”.
ITEM NO. 12.
TO CONSIDER NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVES TO ATEND SEMINAR – “KEEPING COMMUNITIES SAFE – FIRE SAFETY” – TO BE HELD IN THE WESTPORT PLAZA HOTEL, CASTLEBAR STREET, WESTPORT, CO. MAYO, ON 7th AND 8th FEBRUARY, 2014.
The Council were informed of the estimated cost of sending a Delegate to this Seminar.
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Seminar – Galway – 10th and 11th January, 2014.
Proposed by Cllr. A. McDonnell
Seconded by Cllr. M. McNamara
Resolved:-
“That the attendance of Cllr. A.M. Reape at Seminar – “Developing and Supporting Enterprises Locally” – held in the Connacht Hotel, Dublin Road, Galway, on 10th and 11th January, 2014, be hereby approved”.
Seminar – Letterkenny, Co. Donegal – 10th to 12th January, 2014.
Proposed by Cllr. A.M. Reape
Seconded by Cllr. E. Staunton
Resolved:-
“That the attendance of Cllrs. M. Adams, J. Maloney, E. McCormack and J. O’Hara at Seminar – “Financing of Local Government – The Critical issues” – held in the Clanree Hotel, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, from 10th to 12th January, 2014, be hereby approved”.
Seminar – Carlingford, Co. Louth – 10th to 12th January, 2014.
Proposed by Cllr. G. Murray
Seconded by Cllr. M. Kilcoyne
Resolved:-
“That the attendance of Cllr. R. Finn at Seminar – “The Building Control Amendment Regulations 2013” – held in the Four Seasons Hotel, Carlingford, Co. Louth, from 10th to 12th January, 2014, be hereby approved”.
Conference – Limerick – 17th to 19th January, 2014.
Proposed by Cllr. P. Flynn
Seconded by Cllr. M. Burke
Resolved:-
“That the Cathaoirleach, Cllr. J. O’Malley, Cllrs. C. Burke, T. Connolly, J. Cribbin and A.F. O’Malley be nominated to attend Conference – “Valuation Process for Rating Properties” – to be held in Scotts Limerick, Ashbourne Avenue, South Circular Road, Limerick, from 17th to 19th January, 2014”.
Seminar – Killarney, Co. Kerry – 17th to 19th January, 2014.
Proposed by Cllr. A. McDonnell
Seconded by Cllr. A.F. O’Malley
Resolved:-
“That Cllrs. M. Adams, M. Burke, J. Maloney and J. O’Hara be nominated to attend Seminar – “Volunteering in the Community and the Elected Member” – to be held in the Malton Hotel, Killarney, Co. Kerry, from 17th to 19th January, 2014”.
Conference – Dublin – 17th to 19th January, 2014.
Proposed by Cllr. M. Kilcoyne
Seconded by Cllr. S. Weir
Resolved:-
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“That Cllr. R. Finn be nominated to attend Conference – “Credit Unions and the RulesGoverning Them” – to be held in Bewley’s Hotel, Newlands Cross, Naas Road, Dublin, 22, from 17th to 19th January, 2014”.
Seminar – Lettterkenny, Co. Donegal – 24th to 26th January, 2014.
Proposed by Cllr. B.K. Gavin
Seconded by Cllr. S. Weir
Resolved:-
“That Cllrs. J. Maloney and P. O’Brien be nominated to attend Seminar – “Municipal Water – The Challenges for Local Authorities” – to be held in the Clanree Hotel, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, from 24th to 26th January, 2014”.
Seminar – Dungarvan, Co. Waterford – 31st January to 2nd February, 2014.
Proposed by Cllr. T. Connolly
Seconded by Cllr. M. Burke
Resolved:-
“That Cllr. P. Flynn be nominated to attend Seminar – “An Inconvenient Reality” – to be held in the Gold Coast Hotel, Ballinacourty, Co. Waterford, from 31st January to 2nd February, 2014”.
Seminar – Carlingford, Co. Louth – 24th to 26th January, 2014.
Proposed by Cllr. M. Kilcoyne
Seconded by Cllr. G. Murray
Resolved:-
“That Cllr. R. Finn be nominated to attend Seminar – “Domestic Water Charges – Preparation and Practicalities” – to be held in the Four Seasons Hotel, Carlingford, Co. Louth, from 24th to 26th January, 2014”.
NOTICES OF MOTION.
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It was agreed to defer Notices of Motion (a) to (j) inclusive, as listed on the Agenda, to the February Meeting of the Council.
RESOLUTIONS OF SYMPATHY.
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Proposed by Cllr. T. Connolly
Seconded by Cllr. P. Flynn
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the Regan family, Curneen,
Claremorris, on the death of Martin John”.
Proposed by Cllr. A.M. Reape
Seconded by Cllr. A. McDonnell
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mrs. Barbara Daly, 16, Amana Estate, Church Road, Ballina, on the death of her Father, Seamus Gaughan”.
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Proposed by Cllr. J. O’Malley
Seconded by Cllr. G. Coyle
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the Bourke family, Knockranny, Westport, on the tragic death of their Son, Shane”.
Proposed by Cllr. D. Ryan
Seconded by Cllr. J. Maloney
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mrs. Dot Gavin & family, Charles Street, Castlebar, on the death of Mary Keane”.
Proposed by Cllr. D. Ryan
Seconded by Cllr. B.K. Gavin
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the Warde family, Derrylea, Westport Road, Castlebar, on the death of Frank Warde”.
Proposed by Cllr. B.K. Gavin
Seconded by Cllr. D. Ryan
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mrs. Bridie Jordan & family, Springfield, Castlebar, on the death of her Husband, Paddy”.
The Meeting adjourned at 4.13 p.m.